Time to fit my deadwood to the hull. The main piece is a big chunk of wood.
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Aft and forward pieces guide into position. They provide a nice flat surface to take the remaining layers to build up the full keel. As well as being glued with epoxy, there will be a number of keel bolts to give the full strength.
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